Though I've done some of the technical routes like Just Lovely and Lightening's Hand, etc., I think my favorite ascent was the short hike up last summer with my 6 and 4 yr. old. We soaked in the view over a spread of Goldfish and juice boxes. What could be better?

I spent a lot of time here in the summers of 1985, '86 and '87. Anti-Jello Crack was my first hard lead in '85. Tree Route, Red Mushrooms and Last Dihedral were also favorites. Saucerful of Secrets scared the crap out of me, and I was following!

I came back here with the same partner in July of 1999 and did Tree Route--a very nostalgic experience.

FINALLY!!....I made it out to this place. So, this is what all the fuss is about : ) Nice view of the Needles! The fave during my stay: Arch Bitch Up. Soloed the Tree Route. Wish I had tried to do Anti-Jello. Maybe next time....

Route Climbed: A bunch of 'em Date Climbed: 1984 - as long as I can...

This remarkable dome features some of the best face climbing! Saucer full of Secrets has to be one of the best 5.10's around. Other favs include Welcome to Dome Rock, Between Nothingness and Eternity, and Pipe Dreams. I was fortunate to get in on a couple FA's here too including Save The Wails and About Face, along with Shortimer and some guy named Laeger...

I love Dome Rock! One of my first climbing trips with Rob was to Dome Rock and I met Kris and Guy and Larry. It was a very manageable approach and the multi-pitch Tree Route was awesome for a newb. Good times!

I've climbed a few routes here, usually following Kris up some sick face but this one he made me do on my own. Loooong route with shadows for footholds! Came away with a bruised eye-brow and a liking for two 8mm ropes. Thanks Kris!